Yoga
Imagine spending the day hiking through red rock canyons to explore ancient ruins before returning
to your luxury campsite for sunset yoga and a delicious dinner. Or, waking up at sunrise for a gentle morning yoga
practice before hopping on the white water of the Colorado River for an exciting day of rafting.
On Womyn In Wilderness Adventure-based Yoga Retreats, you have the option to greet each
morning with a sunrise yoga practice,
or to spend some time in meditative reflection as the sun sets each evening.
Gentle hatha yoga sessions
begin by bringing the focus inward to the breath.
Then, basic movements and simple stretches are slowly incorporated into the practice.
Gradually, standing poses and forward bends guide us to a place of invigorating challenge before we slow it all
down with a healthy dose of relaxation and stillness.
Pairing breath (prana) with mindful movements (asana) is proven to increase flexibility and vitality,
and each yoga session on retreat is designed to leave you feeling supple and alive.
Other benefits of yoga include healing the body and mind of many bothersome ailments.
For example, long-time sufferers of anxiety, depression, insomnia, asthma, overweight, and chronic pain have
experienced lasting benefits from participating in a regular yoga practice.
Certified yoga instructors and retreat guides
cater to beginner yogis and can offer adaptations for experienced yogis as well.
Delicious Organic Food
Delicious food is a vital, and plentiful, part of each retreat. Consuming nourishing foods is proven to decrease stress, boost our immune systems, and contribute to an overall feeling of balance. Innovative recipes, with vegan and vegetarian options, are considered a highlight on each retreat. It is abundant and thoughtfully prepared by your retreat guides. All you have to do is enjoy…
Sample Luxury Camping Meals:
Breakfast:
- Pancakes with Fresh Fruit Topping
- Vanilla Yogurt, Crunchy Granola, Fresh Berries
- Fair Trade Coffee/Tea
Lunch:
- Greek Wraps
- Pasta Salad
- Fresh Fruit
Dinner:
- Homemade Guacamole
- Fiesta Salad
- Southwest Fajitas
Sample Backpacking Meals:
Breakfast:
- Vanilla Yogurt, Granola, and Blueberries
- Fair Trade Coffee/Tea
Lunch:
- Pasta Salad
- Fresh Hummus Wraps
- Heary Trail Mix
Dinner:
- Edamame
- Pad Thai Noodles with Peanut Sauce
- Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauces
Adventure Activities
There are many options to choose from when planning a vacation. At Womyn In Wilderness, we are proud to offer
a variety of elements to meet the unique needs women travelers.
Over the years, we have found that women most enjoy vacations when they have the opportunity to
explore freely without judgement or hustle, be pampered fully without guilt or obligation, and challenge themselves
along side other fun and compassionate female adventurers.
Retreat participants can plan their vacations to include any or all of the following activities:
White Water Rafting/Canoeing/Kayaking
Rock Climbing or Canyoneering
Day Hikes and Exciting Side Trips
White Water Rafting/Canoeing/Kayaking:
Looking for a high level of adventure? Interested in learning how to paddle a kayak or canoe on moving water? Or would you rather let an experienced guide lead you on Class II-III rapids while winding through epic canyons? Whatever your pleasure, join us for a day of fun, excitement and comeraderie on the wild rivers of the Southwest!
Rock Climbing or Canyoneering:
Add rock climbing or canyoneering to your retreat plans and you are sure to find yourself surrounded by natural beauty as you sweat your way to the top (or bottom) of gorgeous red rocks located throughout the Four Corners region! Womyn In Wilderness partners with certified and professonal rock climbing and canyoneering instructors to ensure a high level of comfort and safety during these challenging and rewarding activities.
Day Hikes and Exciting Side Trips:
Day hikes can range in fitness level from easy to intense. Locations can range from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to the remote ruins of Cedar Mesa to other amazing National Parks of the Southwest. Side trips are a fun way to get out and play without the added pressure of a carrying loaded backpack. Day trippers can still reap all the benefits of adventurous backcountry exploration, while still returning to their luxury campsite with plenty of time to lounge in a hammock, get absorbed in a good book, or play rowdy party games.
Luxury Camping
Imagine this: You wake up to the birds singing brightly in the warm morning sun. The smell of coffee brewing tickles your senses. You are snuggled in a cozy sleeping bag, still nestled on top of your cushy sleeping pad, with plenty of room in your tent for luggage and lounging. After a homemade meal of breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, and juice, you take a hot, open-air shower while staring across the sweeping southwest landscape. Ahhh....another day in paradise. Later, after a day filled with adventure and excitement, it is time for a relaxing yoga session before dinner. After yoga, maybe you choose to wrap yourself in a soft blanket while cuddling up with a cup of tea or a glass of wine. Or maybe you simply stare aimlessly at the beauty spread out before you...
The choice is always yours.
Backpacking
Backpacking is a fun and challenging way to slow down, get away from it all, and challenge your Self. Trekking with Womyn In Wilderness is the perfect way to learn basic backpacking skills, Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, and how to live comfortably with limited resources while traveling through remote and rugged areas of the stunning Southwest. Our experienced and professonal retreat guides will coach you on what to bring, how to pack your pack, how to stabilize your pack load for comfortable hiking, and how to set up camp efficiently. Other experiential learning will include backcountry cooking and cleaning, as well as tips, tricks, and tools specific to women backpackers.
Are you already an experienced backpacker? Let the guides of Womyn In Wilderness lead you on a special journey through rarely visited areas of the Four Corners regions. Our retreat leaders will enhance each backcountry vacation by incorporating meditative yoga and reflective activities in to each day.
Visit our What To Bring List for more specifics on how to plan your retreat.
Pairing up with Womyn In Wilderness to plan your adventure vacation will provide many opportunies for excitement, fun, and lasting memories!
